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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 379.14 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 379.14 and 164.21 is: 226.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 379.14 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/379.14 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 379.14 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 62,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,258.58/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.62

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